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Find out how to apply VAT to betting, gaming, bingo, lotteries and machine games.
Find out about Machine Games Duty, how the duty is charged and who has to pay.
How to pay Machine Games Duty: payment reference number, online, Bacs or CHAPS, Direct Debit, cheque or your bank.
You must file your Machine Games Duty (MGD) return and make your payment…
You can only pay by Direct Debit if you’ve registered for Machine Games…
You can pay your Machine Games Duty (MGD) directly using your online or…
Make your payment to HM Revenue and Customs’ account. Account name Sort…
You can pay online. There’s a fee if you pay by corporate credit card or…
You can only pay Machine Games Duty (MGD) at your bank or building society…
You can send a cheque by post to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). HMRC…
View your HMRC online account to see if your payment has been received -…
You must still file your return even if you calculate that you do not owe…
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